"I vividly remember being occupied with farm work when I received my transfer. Unexpectedly, my phone rang, and upon checking, I discovered that GiveDirectly had sent me money. The overwhelming sense of joy I experienced was beyond words. I was fully aware that this transfer had the power to revolutionize my living conditions, which had previously been unattainable due to financial constraints. Excitedly, we immediately began mapping out how we would allocate the cash transfer."

"For the coming year and beyond, I have set my sights on expanding my poultry business. With the positive results and increased income I have experienced so far, I am motivated to further develop this venture. I plan to invest in more poultry, expand my customer base, and explore new markets to maximize the business's potential. By increasing the scale of operations, I aim to enhance my earnings and achieve greater financial stability for myself and my family. In addition to expanding the poultry business, I have a personal goal of enrolling in a commercial driving course. This course will provide me with the necessary skills and qualifications to become a professional driver. I see this as an opportunity to broaden my career prospects and open up new avenues for income generation. By acquiring a commercial driving license, I can explore opportunities in the transport sector, which may offer more stable and profitable employment options."

"I participate in a savings group with six other people, and I've been saving for six months. We all give at least $5 each month. In July of this year, when I receive my next batch of money, I plan to purchase a goat for breeding. This is something I'm hoping will grow and be useful in an emergency or when I'm facing a financial hardship when I can sell it for a profit. Additionally, it will serve as a reminder of the beneficial things Givedirectly does for us."

"My hope in the upcoming years is to graduate from pauverty and be able to support myself and my family. I see myself capable of paying bills of my living costs,"

"I want to have a cow because it will help me as it will reproduce and I will buy Land from what the cow has given to me"

"I decided to invest a significant portion of the $200 I received into farming. Specifically, I allocated $100 for leasing one hectare of land and the remaining $100 for purchasing necessary inputs. Despite facing financial limitations in the past, my passion for farming has always persisted. Therefore, receiving the transfers filled me with happiness and hope as it presented an opportunity to pursue my long-held dream.I am optimistic that the agricultural produce from this endeavor will not only provide food for my family but also help address the recurring issue of famine in our area. Additionally, any surplus harvested can be sold to meet various household needs. Additionally, I have plans to construct a better and more comfortable house for my family, as our current dwelling is in poor condition. The roof is made of iron sheets, but the walls are constructed from mud and are weak, posing a risk of collapsing during strong winds. To initiate the project, I used $70 to purchase 10 iron sheets. I intend to utilize the upcoming transfers to complete the construction. Recognizing the urgent need, I allocated $30 to buy clothes for my three children, who are currently lacking proper attire and have been wearing worn-out clothes. With the remaining funds, I purchased a sufficient quantity of food to sustain my family for an extended period of time."

"It is said that if you want something, then dare to search for it. I am glad that GiveDirectly has made this a success. In my life, I wanted to own a motorcycle as a means of transport for my children to school as well as to earn the family of seven an income through the taxi business. When I received the transfers, I spent $400 on purchasing a motorcycle, and now it is earning the family $5 a day, which all pays for food for the household. We depend on maize farming to earn income for school fees as well as food for the household, but unfortunately, the climatic conditions have been unproductive, and we have always run into losses. However, we hope this year will be exceptional because the rains prove to be reliable, resulting in a bumper harvest. Last year, I harvested 8 bags, which I sold for $60 a bag, and I hope this year will be positively different."

"Education is the key to life, and everyone desires it for their children. However, financial instability has sometimes made this impossible. When I received the transfers, I cleared the $80 school fee arrears for my daughter in grade 12, as well as term 2 fees of $250. I further spent $150 on purchasing iron sheets for a house I wish to construct on our family farm in Mtwapa. In addition, I purchased two goats for $50 as a financial emergency when need arrived because my family of nine often depends on maize farming for a living, which is not always productive. I am happy that the rains have lately been constant and favorable for the maize, and I am hopeful that we will harvest about 10 bags, unlike the previous seasons when we did not harvest even a bag, therefore depending on my husband Samson, who is a mason, for support. Unfortunately, Samson's job is also unpredictable and seasonal, so we can sometimes stay without any income."

"When I received my transfers, I spent $50 on purchasing stock for the malimali shop that my family of seven sometimes depends on to earn income. I am glad that the profits have doubled, unlike before the transfers. I also paid $100 in school fees for my child in grade 9 and saved the rest for the family's upkeep. At the moment, my family depends on maize and vegetable farming for a living, and I am glad the farm is now productive since the rains have been constant lately, unlike previously, when we could even go months without rain."

"Since the climatic conditions here do vary from time to time,Crop farming is almost uncertain as at time one could run into losses or profits on good seasons. For the past 4 years for instance, My family of six has not harvested even a bag of maize from the 1 acre piece of land we often cultivate. As a result, I hope to venture into goat rearing because they breed so fast and this might be a financial bridge. I plan on using the profits from the maize sales to initiate this course."